The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 91
  3. Negative: 14 out of 91

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  1. Saem
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    We really need more games likes this, and I'm really happy that some developers are taking it upon themselves to create videogames in order to express themselves rather than just videogames full of absurd features and banal gameplay. A true GEM!
  2. tedy20000bg
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Im really impressed i didn't expect it to be good i really like that kind of storytelling in games the atmosphere is good it's kinda like firewatch with the whole ur alone but not entirely cuz u stay in contact with someone all the time its really good :) we need more games like that
  3. rpface
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    I was reading some mixed reviews so I wanted to give it a try myself, and although it's clear that it draws a lot of inspiration from the other bigs of the genre, it definitely holds a position in uniqueness. What I liked most is how you have to go through the game *correctly* in order to progress, making the narrative itself the puzzle. Often I would start to feel lost, with no guidanceI was reading some mixed reviews so I wanted to give it a try myself, and although it's clear that it draws a lot of inspiration from the other bigs of the genre, it definitely holds a position in uniqueness. What I liked most is how you have to go through the game *correctly* in order to progress, making the narrative itself the puzzle. Often I would start to feel lost, with no guidance as to what to do; but that just added to the tension and forced me to backtrack in order to find/unlock an important dialogue. I would recommend it to any fans of the genre.… Expand
  4. PixelSapiens
    Feb 20, 2020
    8
    Great atmosphere and huge attention to environment and set dressing. Recommended if you like Firewatch, and similar narrative games.
  5. Lunaviolaz
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    Exciting! I've never played such a profoundly emotional game. Gives me goosebumps!
  6. levitz1
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    Nice sound and atmosphere! waiting for the next chapter.
    Absolutely recommended!
  7. AllyNebula
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    This game is really good. All about it is well realized, environment, sound, plot. I recommend it to people who like playing digital adventures and walking simulators like Firewatch and others.
  8. Asura7
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    Не помню, писал ли отзыв когда-либо до этого, но сейчас возникло непреодолимое желание :)

    Итак, буду краток: Если, 1. Ты являешься фанатом жанра "Симулятор ходьбы". 2. Считаешь что глубокий сюжет > Геймплейные механики. 3. В списке твоих любимых игр фигурируют такие проекты, как Firewatch, what's remains of edith finch, Gone Home. 4. Любишь густую таинственную атмосферу. 5.    Не помню, писал ли отзыв когда-либо до этого, но сейчас возникло непреодолимое желание :)

    Итак, буду краток:

    Если,

    1. Ты являешься фанатом жанра "Симулятор ходьбы".
    2. Считаешь что глубокий сюжет > Геймплейные механики.
    3. В списке твоих любимых игр фигурируют такие проекты, как Firewatch, what's remains of edith finch, Gone Home.
    4. Любишь густую таинственную атмосферу.
    5. Любишь ходить и тщательно разглядывать детально проработанные атмосферные локации.

    То,

    Данная игра однозначно должна быть тобою куплена и пройдена.

    Я бы купил эту игру и два раза и три раза, лишь бы подобных проектов было как можно больше.

    Игра не без изъянов, спору нет, и тем не менее она занимает почетное место в списке игр, которые я без зазрения совести буду рекомендовать всем, кто хочет познакомится с жанром.    … Expand
  9. Sir_Cane
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    The game is really a little pearl to me... I loved the dialogues and the atmosphere it manages to create. I was touched by the storytelling so deeply, I felt in need to hug my wife this morning a little more than usual. Love is the key.
  10. Saurus_rex
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    Love it, strong atmosphere and great story. The dialogues had me captured until the end.
  11. Draugnimir
    Feb 21, 2020
    8
    Let me ask you two questions. Do you like Firewatch? Do you like What Remains of Edith Finch? If you replied 'yes' to both - then you should be buying/installing/playing The Suicide of Rachel Foster in this very moment.

    Oh, you still here? Want to know more? Okay... TSoRF combines various things we love from aforementioned games. For starters, there is a big empty house to explore    Let me ask you two questions. Do you like Firewatch? Do you like What Remains of Edith Finch? If you replied 'yes' to both - then you should be buying/installing/playing The Suicide of Rachel Foster in this very moment.

    Oh, you still here? Want to know more? Okay... TSoRF combines various things we love from aforementioned games. For starters, there is a big empty house to explore (actually a hotel, but it was home to the protagonist), and it's wonderfully designed. You'll have this particular feel of nostalgia while exploring it, thanks to exemplary use of music/sounds and requisites from '90s, among other things. Moreover, the environment has astounding amount of details in service of telling a personal story of a family torn apart by tragedy.

    With a blizzard raging outside, it can be scary to explore the vast building in mountains on your own, especially when power is going off and you are left in the dark. Mysterious sounds of wind, walls or floors also play major role in giving you the chills. However, the game is no horror and there is nothing supernatural in it.

    Fortunately, you are not entirely alone in this adventure. There is a friendly voice on the cellphone, guiding you through the hotel cut off by snowstorm and soothing Nicole's loneliness (and your anxiety). He gives you advice and lets the protagonist express her feelings. With stellar voice-acting, well written (and interactive) dialogues and charismatic characters, evolving relation between Nicole and Irving is no less interesting than the one of Henry and Delilah from Firewatch. And that means a lot.

    All in all, however, TSoFR is far from greatness of What Remains of Edith Finch. Repetitive walking around the same places in the hotel can be boring (particularly when it is unclear what you should do next in this 'open world' to push the story further and the plot's pacing gets ruined, especially considering Nicole's moving soooo slowly), also characters sometimes talk too much. And there are some minor technical problems here and there, with poor optimization on top of them.

    Anyway, to sum it all up, The Suicide of Rachel Foster is a solid adventure game and a brilliant thriller. I strongly recommend it, especially if you like titles that are not afraid of picking up on difficult subjects and use them with care, to enrich and deepen the story. TSoRF is a strong competitor in this territory, and this reason alone should be more than enough to play this game.    … Expand
  12. tarrec
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. world wise, it's like the shining meets firewatch. The hotel looks amazing, I have no idea how this game is only 10 gigs. I loved becoming familiar with the layout, and learning my way around the place. I felt dreadful through out most of it, and I really don't like horror games, but this really isn't one. The games atmosphere is like no other. I only wish itI really enjoyed this game. world wise, it's like the shining meets firewatch. The hotel looks amazing, I have no idea how this game is only 10 gigs. I loved becoming familiar with the layout, and learning my way around the place. I felt dreadful through out most of it, and I really don't like horror games, but this really isn't one. The games atmosphere is like no other. I only wish it were longer.
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    The ending was honestly pretty dissatisfying, not a feel good ending at all, though i guess that's a good thing, given its unique? Despite it's length, the game is definitely worth picking up.    … Expand
  13. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    ITALIAN:
    Il gioco unisce elementi narrativi di qualità ad un comparto tecnico non perfetto ma, grazie anche al genere, risulta piuttosto interessante.
    Il comparto audio del gioco è veramente buono, con ottimi dialoghi (solo inglese) e buoni suoni ma avrei gradito la presenza di una colonna sonora impattante. Per quanto riguarda la grafica invece tutto è molto curato esteticamente    ITALIAN:
    Il gioco unisce elementi narrativi di qualità ad un comparto tecnico non perfetto ma, grazie anche al genere, risulta piuttosto interessante.

    Il comparto audio del gioco è veramente buono, con ottimi dialoghi (solo inglese) e buoni suoni ma avrei gradito la presenza di una colonna sonora impattante.
    Per quanto riguarda la grafica invece tutto è molto curato esteticamente (bello lo stile realistico ma non troppo) ma ci sono grossi problemi.
    Innanzitutto il gioco è ottimizzato male, costringendomi ad abbassare le impostazioni per giocare fluido. Inoltre il v-sync si disattiva ad ogni avvio del gioco e la sfocatura dovuta alla distanza funziona male (sembra che abbia l'autofocus come le fotocamere).
    Molto belle le poche animazioni presenti, anche se riguardano solo le mani e pochi oggetti.

    Gameplay classico per i giochi di questo tipo, reso interessante dall'utilizzo di qualche oggetto extra e dalla possibilità di intervenire nei dialoghi. Da rivedere quasi completamente il movimento della protagonista, in quanto il movimento è lentissimo (anche con la corsa) e il "su e giù" dei passi è troppo accentuato.

    La storia invece è una perla. L'argomento è abbastanza chiaro leggendo solo il titolo del gioco, ma i risvolti che prende la trama sono davvero interessanti. Bellissima, ma derivativa da giochi come Firewatch, la narrazione tramite dialoghi tenuti via cellulare.

    Per concludere, se nei giochi preferite la presenza di una trama degna di nota a un gameplay rifinito (che comunque qualcosa di originale lo offre) allora dovete provare questo titolo, anche solo per la sua breve durata (3/4 ore).

    VOTO: 7.5/10    … Expand
  14. ClavicusVile666
    Aug 5, 2022
    8
    A very atmospheric game, with great voice acting and a wonderfully moody/romantic locale. It channels the Shining in more than a few places (check the bathrooms and the carpet).
  15. ARGAMACK
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Эта игра неплохая, даже хорошая. Идея так себе, но атмосфера очень мрачная. Понимаешь, что ты один в этом отеле, а потом понимаешь, что не один.

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63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 22, 2020
    80
    A captivating trip to a mountain hotel with a surprise is perfectly written and directed. Suicide of Rachel Foster is short but impressive walking simulator. [Issue#302]
  2. GameCritics
    Apr 27, 2020
    65
    After all was said and done, The Suicide of Rachel Foster remains an intriguing story exploration game with great suspense, and I felt that the conclusion justified the journey. However, despite being captivating at times, I did wish the truth revealed would’ve conveyed more of a message and less of a story.
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  3. The Overpowered Noobs
    Mar 26, 2020
    40
    Though the atmosphere is beautiful and the sound design is immersively eerie, plot holes and disturbingly accepted character choices greatly hinder this walking simulator.
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